Les Crosets ski resort
Les Crosets is a ski resort in the canton of Valais, in the municipality of Val-d'Illiez. The village sits at 1670 m and the ski area (Portes du Soleil) tops out at 2277 m (Pointe de Mossette), a vertical drop of 607 m. The forecast at the top of the page is computed for the village altitude; the “Summit weather” section gives temperature, snow, wind and freezing level at 2277 m.
Snow and season in Les Crosets
Between 1500 and 2000 m, winters are long and snowy and summers short and cool; the snow line often drops below the village in winter.
To judge conditions, compare the snow line (≈ 300 m below the freezing level) with the village (1670 m) and the slopes (2277 m); above 50–60 km/h of summit wind, exposed lifts may close; a warm front lifts the freezing level within hours, a cold front brings snow down to the valley.
Climate of Les Crosets: 1991–2020 normals
In Les Crosets (1670 m), the mean annual temperature is 4.1 °C. The warmest month is July (12.9 °C on average) and the coldest January (−4.5 °C). About 1302 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in July (156 mm) with a minimum in February (76 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 24.2 °C and the absolute minimum −14.2 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −4.5 °C | 6.2 °C | −14.2 °C | 89 |
| Feb | −3.5 °C | 7.8 °C | −12.8 °C | 76 |
| Mar | 0.2 °C | 12.2 °C | −9.7 °C | 83 |
| Apr | 3.7 °C | 15.8 °C | −7.1 °C | 86 |
| May | 7.6 °C | 20.0 °C | −2.8 °C | 125 |
| Jun | 11.2 °C | 23.2 °C | 0.5 °C | 127 |
| Jul | 12.9 °C | 24.2 °C | 3.0 °C | 156 |
| Aug | 12.5 °C | 23.9 °C | 2.3 °C | 146 |
| Sep | 8.6 °C | 19.2 °C | −0.9 °C | 106 |
| Oct | 4.8 °C | 15.8 °C | −5.1 °C | 102 |
| Nov | −0.5 °C | 11.6 °C | −9.8 °C | 99 |
| Dec | −3.7 °C | 7.1 °C | −13.0 °C | 106 |
| Year | 4.1 °C | 24.2 °C | −14.2 °C | 1302 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Evionnaz (15 km, 482 m), Aigle (17 km, 381 m), Les Diablerets (33 km, 2964 m), adjusted to the elevation of Les Crosets (1670 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Champoussin (3 km · 1580–2000 m)
- Weather Champéry (3 km · 1050–2277 m)
- Weather Morgins (7 km · 1350–2000 m)
- Weather Les Marécottes (13 km · 1100–2200 m)
- Weather Torgon (14 km · 1100–2000 m)
- Weather Leysin (23 km · 1260–2205 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Monthey
- Weather Champéry
- Weather Troistorrents
- Weather Collombey-Muraz
- Weather Evionnaz
- Weather Vérossaz
- Weather Massongex
- Weather Saint-Maurice
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Les Crosets
How high is Les Crosets?
The village of Les Crosets is at 1670 m and the ski area rises to 2277 m (Pointe de Mossette), a vertical drop of 607 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Les Crosets?
Expect about 4 °C less at the summit (2277 m) than in the village (1670 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2277 m.
When does it snow in Les Crosets?
In the village (1670 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from November to March (1991–2020 normals), when precipitation mostly falls as snow. Higher up, snow can fall in any season.
Where can I see the weather on the slopes of Les Crosets?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Pointe de Mossette (2277 m), min/max temperature, 7-day snowfall, wind and gusts, plus the freezing level and the estimated snow line.
What is the warmest month in Les Crosets?
The warmest month in Les Crosets is July, averaging 12.9 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −4.5 °C.
How much does it rain in Les Crosets per year?
Les Crosets receives about 1302 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (156 mm), the driest February (76 mm).
When is the best time to visit Les Crosets?
For warmth and sunshine: July (12.9 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−4.5 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.